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Renault R-35, possibly France, 1940. The Panzers - which were generally German of Czech-built light tanks - had serious difficulties where they were opposed by the superior B1bis or (even more rarely) Somua S-35 tanks. However, the French light tanks...

Renault R-35, possibly France, 1940. The Panzers - which were generally German of Czech-built light tanks - had serious difficulties where they were opposed by the superior B1bis or (even more rarely) Somua S-35 tanks. However, the French light tanks (R-35, Hotchkiss H39, even WW1 vintage Renault FT 17) with their light armour, short range and inadequate armament, were easy meat for German Stukas, antitank guns and PzKpfw III and IV tanks. The Germans quickly learned to use their heavier, better-armed tanks to spearhead actions against the French vehicles, better or worse. Where they were opposed to the Panzers in the Battle of France, French light tanks usually suffered heavy casualties. Best regards, JR.

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